How many dies do they go through in a given year?

dan1ecu

Does the mint replace dies after so many coins are minted? Is the technology good enough today that we can't tell when two coins of the same date have been minted with different dies?

Conder101

<< <i>Does the mint replace dies after so many coins are minted? >>


Yes, die life is around 750,000 for cents, 500,000 for dimes through dollars, and 300,000 for nickels.



<< <i>Is the technology good enough today that we can't tell when two coins of the same date have been minted with different dies? >>


No, but usually they only way to tell them apart is by polish lines, gouges, cracks, or other damage.

dan1ecu

Thanks, Conder!